Comparing Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine vs Dexmethylphenidate / Serdexmethylphenidate
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Prescription only
Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine is a stimulant-type medicine used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Its use is limited by its addiction potential and risk of abuse. Prescribed for ADHD, Narcolepsy... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD. Dexmethylphenidate / serdexmethylphenidate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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| More about Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | More about Dexmethylphenidate / serdexmethylphenidate | ||||||||
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Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1178 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Dexmethylphenidate / serdexmethylphenidate has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 40 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Dexmethylphenidate / serdexmethylphenidate side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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N/A |
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| Adderall, Adderall XR, Mydayis | Azstarys | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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14 hours |
11.7 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine:
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A total of 204 drugs are known to interact with Dexmethylphenidate / serdexmethylphenidate:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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September 09, 1955 |
March 02, 2021 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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